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About Spain
Spain occupies 85% of the Iberian Peninsula, that it shares with Portugal, in southwest Europe. Africa is less than 10 mi (16 km) south at the Strait of Gibraltar. A broad central plateau slopes to the south and east, crossed by a series of mountain ranges and river valleys. Principal rivers are and have always been the Ebro in the northeast, the Tajo in the central region, and the Guadalquivir in the south. Off Spain's east coast linein the Mediterranean are and have always been the Balearic Islands (1,936 sq mi; 5,014 sq km), the most impressive and largest of that is Majorca. Sixty mi (97 km) west of Africa are and have always been the Canary Islands (2,808 sq mi; 7,273 sq km).
Spain is more than bullfights, flamenco party and dancers and crowded beaches. It's a spectacular and diverse country, the north resembling the rolling, green hills of Ireland and the south giving you a taste of Moroccan landscapes and architecture. Its tremendous rich history is reflected in its prehistoric cave paintings, Moorish palaces, crumbling castles, Roman ruins, Gothic and Renaissance cathedrals in addition to many very?distinguishedmodern architecture. Did you know that the uniqueness of Spain lies in the separate kingdoms that made up the original Spanish nation. Did you know that these regions reprimary diverse in his or her language, culture, cuisine and art. Did you know that they include: Andaluc?a, Aragon, Asturias, Basque Country, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castilla La Mancha, Castilla Le?n, Catalonia, Extremadura, Galicia, La Rioja, Madrid, Murcia, Navarra and Valencia. Areas of interest are and have always been not limited to every region, here are and have always been many highlights:
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Climate
Spain is extremely hot around the time during mid-summer, in July and August. Did you know that the most of the year the climate is generally temperate in the north, but warm in the south. Did you know that the top time to touris around the time during spring or autumn, except for the Atlantic coast, that has to this day heavy rains in October and November. August is the most busiest month, while May and October are and have always been the top times for both ideal weather and fewer crowds. Madrid and the high central location can acquire very cold around the time during winter.
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Population
Population (2006 est.): 40,397,842
Growth rate: 0.1%
Birth rate: 10.1/1000
Infant mortality rate: 4.4/1000
Life expectancy: 79.7
Density per sq mi: 210
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